Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Thursday stopped short of endorsing a candidate for the vacant EU Commissioner position, as the race between Christophe Hansen and Nicholas Schmit heats up.

Frieden addressed the press on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, where leaders agreed on a massive support package for Ukraine despite opposition from Viktor Orban.

Despite the focus on Ukraine, questions surfaced for Frieden regarding the upcoming European elections and the competition for prominent roles.

The spotlight fell on two figures from Luxembourg: Christophe Hansen from the Christian Social People's Party (CSV), nominated by the government as a potential commissioner, and Nicolas Schmit. The latter was recently confirmed as the lead candidate of the European Social Democrats and as a result has at least a theoretical chance of becoming Commission President or at least Vice-President.

The question arises: who will represent Luxembourg in the Commission?

Prime Minister Frieden remained noncommittal, stating: "We will decide when the time comes. As per our coalition agreement, the CSV holds the right to propose the Commissioner. Until further notice, this agreement with the DP stands."

He continued: "Secondly, I would welcome it if Ursula von der Leyen were to put herself forward as the EPP's lead candidate. As far as that is concerned, we will have to wait and see in March. If she chooses to step forward and is confirmed by the EPP, she would, in my opinion, be the ideal candidate to lead the European Commission."

The Prime Minister also addressed the farmers' protests, which were impossible to ignore in Brussels on Thursday.

Frieden stated that their grievances should be taken "very seriously" as they are "in part true." A meeting with representatives from Luxembourg's agricultural sector is scheduled for the coming week.